AFRICAN UNION: Flag Raising Ceremony at Queen's Park
Look Up! Celebrating African Unity Last week, on the front lawn of Queen's Park, The Caribbean Camera had the privilege of learning African flag raising etiquette during a special ceremony commemorating Global Africa Day and the 60th anniversary of the African Union (AU). As the green flag of the AU ascended, attendees, including diplomats from African and Caribbean nations, participated in a symbolic act of unity by pointing towards the sky. Although the event was a significant milestone, there was a woefully small number of Canadian government leaders in attendance. However, the African Unity Sixth Region Canada Foundation, in collaboration with the African Union Economic Social and Cultural Council, ensured that the celebration was marked by the presence of African leaders from the United States, Canada, Switzerland, and various African nations. sweir photo Hilda Suka-Mafudza, the African Ambassador to the United States (right) photo by sweir The African Union, establish...